Lanai & Pool Cage Cleaning
Wyndemere

Homes from the 1980s and early 1990s have usually had their screens replaced at least once, but many frames are original. Aluminum that age commonly carries heavy chalky oxidation, which a brightener treats and pressure doesn’t.

Older screens and splines are fragile. We keep pressure at 100–300 PSI, rinse inside-out and photograph any torn panels or dried-out splines before we start.

Mature trees around the course shade many lanais and drop leaves onto cage roofs. Shade feeds algae on frames, and leaf piles stain mesh, so both are cleared during every visit.

Since 1981. Wyndemere opened in 1981 and is one of central Naples’ original private clubs, set on about 450 acres of wooded, natural land off Livingston Road, across from Grey Oaks. Its 634 residences went up mostly in the 1980s and early 1990s. That age is the single biggest factor in how we clean a lanai here. Frames, doors and screen-door closers are often original, the concrete underneath has shifted, and decades of trees have grown up around the enclosures.

Water on 22 of 27 holes. Arthur Hills laid out three nines, and water comes into play on 22 of the 27 holes. Many homes back onto one of those lakes, which means morning mist, heavy dew and constant humidity on the screens facing the water. That side grows algae on the lower frame and a gray film on the mesh faster than the street side. We spend more time on it and rinse those panels a second time.

Sixteen neighborhoods, many kinds of lanai. Wyndemere’s sixteen neighborhoods include single-family homes, villas, townhouses and condominiums. In a neighborhood like Amblewood, a single-family home typically has a pool cage behind it; in older villa and condo neighborhoods like the Commons, the outdoor space is more often a screened porch or a small lanai. We price by what is there: small lanais under 800 square feet start from $249, standard pool cages from $299 and large cages from $399.

Wooded fairways and leaf litter. The course is known for its wooded fairways, and the trees that line them now tower over many backyards. Leaves, seed pods and twigs collect on the cage roof and in the corner where the screen meets the house, holding water against the mesh and leaving brown tannin stains. We clear that debris by hand before washing, then treat the stains while they are wet so they lift cleanly.

Wood siding and older finishes. At least one home style here has wood siding, and some older homes have painted wood trim, fascia or beams where the cage attaches to the house. Wood should not get the same treatment as stucco. Near any wood we drop the pressure, use a milder solution and rinse quickly, so the grain does not lift and the paint does not peel. If the paint is already failing, we will let you know rather than make it worse.

Condos with flat roofs. Some low-rise condo buildings in Wyndemere have flat built-up roofs, and their lanais sit one above another. On upper floors we use buckets and low-flow rinsing, keep water from dripping onto the lanai below, and stick to the building’s rules on working hours. If the association would like the whole building’s lanais done together, we can quote that through our HOA and property management service.

Settled decks and old cool deck. Many lanai floors here are original cool deck or concrete from the 1980s, and after forty years some have cracked or settled toward the pool. Low spots hold water after every rain, grow black mildew in the texture and leave rings where furniture sits. We use a surface cleaner on sound concrete and switch to hand brushing near cracks and loose edges, so we do not lift chips of coating or push water under the slab. If your floor is pavers instead, we watch for sunken sections along the pool coping and the joints that have lost their sand, and we tell you which areas would benefit from re-sanding.

Club life and timing. Every Wyndemere owner is a member of the club, and the recent multimillion-dollar renovation of the fitness center, spa and Tiebreaker Café keeps many residents busy there in season. We can clean while you are at the club or the courts, with the gate registration confirmed ahead of time, and send photos when we finish. Pool decks that need more than cleaning can be handled through Wyndemere paver sealing and sanding.

Clean or replace. Some 1980s cages are near the end of their useful life, with loose framing, split kick plates or screens that tear when touched. Cleaning such a cage is still possible, but it may not be the best use of your money. We look first, tell you honestly, and if a rescreen or frame repair makes more sense, we say so before any work begins.

How often. Lake-facing and heavily shaded cages here usually need a full clean every year, and older frames benefit from the oxidation treatment, an added $75–$150, on the first visit. After that, annual cleaning keeps the finish from going chalky again.